South Manchester Synagogue, Fallowfield, Greater Manchester

The synagogue was built to designs by Joe Sunlight in 1912-13, in Wilbraham Road. The new synagogue was built to accommodate 300 men, and 100 women in the gallery. It opened with “99 males and a handful of females”. It was consecrated by Chief Rabbi Hertz on 20th October 1913 during the festival of Succot. It has since been adapted as a student centre

Location

Greater Manchester Fallowfield

Period

Edwardian (1902 - 1913)

Tags

religion faith diversity